Right-click the Taskbar icon located in the lower right corner of your Windows Desktop to open the Taskbar menu. Click Configure WiFi.

Double-click the Taskbar icon to open Intel PROSet/Wireless.

Profile management

A profile is a saved group of network settings. They are displayed in the Profiles list. Profiles are useful when moving from one Wi-Fi network to another. Different profiles can be configured for each Wi-Fi. Profile settings include the network name (SSID), operating mode, and security settings.A profile is created when you connect to a Wi-Fi network.

Select a network from the WiFi Networks list.

Click Connect.

If the Wi-Fi network requires a WEP password or encryption key, you are prompted to enter this information prior to connection. To change the security options, click Advanced to open Configure WiFi Settings.

Click OK to connect. A profile is created and added to the Profiles list.

Profiles list

The Profiles list displays a list of existing profiles. When you come within range of a Wi-Fi network, Intel® PROSet/Wireless scans the Profile List to see if there is a match. If a match is found, you are automatically connected to the network.

Click Profiles from the Intel® PROSet/Wireless main window.

You may add profiles if you know the WiFi Network Name and settings. Profiles can also be removed.

Use the up-arrow to move the position of a selected profile up in the profiles list. Use the down-arrow to move the position of a selected profile down in the profiles list.

The Create WiFi Profile manager guides you through the settings required to connect with the Wi-Fi network. At completion, the profile is saved and added to the Profiles list. Since these Wi-Fi settings are saved, the next time you are within range of this Wi-Fi network you are automatically connected.

Terms

Profile nameProfiles are network settings that allow your Wi-Fi adapter to connect to a network access point (Network [Infrastructure] mode) or computer (Device to Device [ad hoc] mode) which does not use an access point.

Network name (profile name or SSID)The name of the Wi-Fi network that the adapter is connected to. The Name column displays the SSID or the Profile name if a profile for the network is available.

Connection iconsThe following network profile status icons indicate different connection states of the adapter with a Wi-Fi network, type of operating mode being used, and whether network security is being used.

Blue circleThe Wi-Fi adapter is associated with an access point or computer (ad hoc mode). If a profile has 802.1x security enabled, this indicates that the Wi-Fi adapter is associated and authenticated. Indicates Infrastructure mode.

Indicates infrastructure mode

Indicates device to device (ad hoc) mode

The WiFi network uses security encryption

ArrowsPosition profiles in a preferred order for auto-connection.

Up-arrowMove the position of a selected profile up in the Profiles list.

Down-arrowMove the position of a selected profile down in the Profiles list.

ConnectIf the network is in range, and the profile matches the configuration of the network, then a connection is made.

AddOpens the Create WiFi Profile General Settings, which is used to create a new profile.

RemoveRemoves a selected profile from the Profile list.

PropertiesEnables you to edit the contents of an existing profile.

Export/importAllows you to import and export user-based profiles to and from the Profile list. Wi-Fi profiles can be automatically imported into the Profile list.